I Loved It. He Hated It. What Just Happened?

Not long ago, I went to the movies with my husband.

We grabbed snacks, sank into the comfy seats, and settled in for a film I had been dying to see—big cast, emotional storyline, glowing reviews. And let me tell you… it lived up to every expectation.

From the opening scene, I was hooked.

You know those moments when the whole cinema goes quiet and the tension becomes almost physical? I was right there—leaning forward, laughing, tearing up, fully immersed.

By the end, I was buzzing. Heart full. Eyes a little misty. I turned to my husband and said, “Wow. That was so good.”

He looked at me and said, “Ehh. I nearly walked out halfway.”

Wait… what?!

Had we watched the same movie?

The plot twist that had me on the edge of my seat had him cringing.
The scene that made me cry happy tears had him reaching for more popcorn out of boredom.

I was stunned. How could we experience the same thing so differently?

And then it clicked: perspective.

Even when two people share the exact same environment—the same theatre, same soundtrack, same story—their inner world shapes how they receive the moment.

And this happens all the time when I’m coaching women on their Signature Talk. Two of the biggest fears I hear—both deeply rooted in perspective—are these:

1. “Can I really tell this story… when someone else is involved?”

This is such a valid question.

Yes, your story may include your partner, your parent, a friend, a former client, your boss. And yes, they may remember things differently.

Here’s what matters:

• You’re not ignoring other perspectives by sharing your own.
  
  
• Your responsibility is to tell your story with integrity.
  
  

Ask yourself:

Am I sharing from the scar, not the wound?
If it still stings, it’s not time.

Am I taking responsibility for my part?

Would this hurt the person if they heard me tell it this way?

If the answer is no—and your intention is clarity, care, and truth—then yes: your story deserves the stage. You’re not claiming the only perspective. You’re honouring your perspective.

And that is powerful.

2. “But what if the audience doesn’t get it?”

Ahhh, this one hits deep.

You craft a heartfelt story, but there’s a little voice whispering:

What if it doesn’t land?
What if they don’t relate?

Here’s the truth:

Not everyone will love your talk.
Not everyone will resonate with your story.
Not everyone will “get” what moved you.

Just like that movie moment, people will have different reactions.

And that’s okay.

Because someone will see themselves in your story.
Someone will feel understood because you shared it.
Someone has been waiting for your perspective to help make sense of their own experience.

You’re not speaking to the whole theatre.
You’re speaking to the person who needs your voice.

There are people only you can reach—because of the depth, nuance, and lived experience behind your viewpoint.

You’re Responsible for Perspective—Just Not Everyone’s

If you’ve been hesitating to share a story that matters, remember this:

You are not responsible for every perspective.
You are responsible for sharing your truth with intention, authenticity, and heart.

Your perspective is enough.
Your story is enough.
You are enough.

Hold your head high, lovely.

The world needs your version of the story.

With love,
Casey
xx